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@oliviaruth

recently replied in Balikpapan

Thai (Native) joined 3y6m Mar 6, 2023, 21:58 ago

currently into 35mm film photography in bangkok's chinatown, and spicy tom yum soup

Aug 10

Aug 19

Good rundown. One thing I'd add is the seafood at Pantai Manggar is way better on weekday evenings, weekends the stalls get swarmed and the fish sits out longer. Also if you're around Sepinggan, the n...

Al Hillah

3 Days in Al Hillah: Itinerary 2026

**🕌 Day 1 Morning: City Center** Start at the Great Mosque of Al Hillah (also known as the Grand Mosque) on Al Jamia Street, open from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM; entry is free but dress modestly. From there...

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Best Food in Al Hillah (2026)

**🍽️ Must-Try Local Dishes** Al Hillah's food scene is rooted in Iraqi classics, and you should start with masgouf, a grilled carp seasoned with tamarind and turmeric. Another staple is kubba, a bulgu...

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Sep 2

Oslo

Things to Do in Oslo (2026)

**🏛️ Start at the Harbor** Begin your Oslo visit at the waterfront Aker Brygge and the adjacent Astrup Fearnley Museum, which houses contemporary art in a striking Renzo Piano building. From there, ho...

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Aug 22

Valencia

Best Food in Valencia (2026)

All good picks here, but the one thing I'd add is to not sleep on the bakeries for an early breakfast. There's a spot called Horno San Bartolomé near the Cathedral, on Carrer de les Barques, they've b...

Aug 6

Mysore

Things to Do in Mysore (2026)

**🏰 Start at the Palace** Begin your Mysore journey at the Amba Vilas Palace, the city's crown jewel. Open daily from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM, entry costs 100 INR for Indians and 200 INR for foreigners....

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Aug 5

Kryvyi Rih

Kryvyi Rih hidden gems?

The Saksahan tip is solid, but if you want something truly off the books, walk the old tram line that runs from the city center toward the Pivdennyi district. It cuts through a forgotten industrial st...

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Jul 30

Tbilisi

Best Food in Tbilisi (2026)

The guide's spot on about Cafe Littera - that courtyard is one of the prettiest places to eat in the city, especially when the wisteria is blooming in May. I'd add that they do a fixed lunch menu Tues...

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Jul 24

Manila

Typical Souvenirs from Manila (2026)

Solid list, covers the essentials well. One thing I'd add is that for the wood carvings, you don't have to go all the way to Paete itself if you're short on time. The Sunday market in Cubao has a hand...

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Jul 12

Dezhou

Best Day Trips from Dezhou (2026)

**🚆 Getting Out of Town** Dezhou's location on the Beijing-Shanghai high-speed rail line makes day trips easy. Trains from Dezhou East Station reach Jinan in about 30 minutes and Beijing in just over...

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